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  Hyundai drops i10 price to £6995 17 Oct 2013 (News)
  The offer makes the i10 one of the UK's cheapest new cars, with buyers able to drive away in a 1.2-litre i10 in Classic trim for £6995. There’s also savings of £1250 on i10s in Active trim, with prices starting at £7795. Both models get air conditioning, central locking and a CD player as standard, although Active trim benefits from 14-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights and electric door mirrors.
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  New Ferrari showroom opens in Belfast 19 Sep 2013 (News)
  The completely new showroom will stock all of the latest Ferrari sports cars, including the 458 Italia, F12 Berlinetta and the company's first ever four-wheel drive car, the FF. According to Charles Hurst, the new building will “display the cars in the best way possible, with regards to lighting, viewing angles, space and environment.” The new dealership has eight display spaces internally, with room for a further 25 cars in a secure area outside.
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  Smartwatch for drivers launch by Nissan 9 Sep 2013 (News)
  “Nissan uses the latest biometric training technologies to improve the performance of our Nissan Nismo Athletes and it is this technology we want to bring to our fans to enhance their driving experience and Nismo ownership."  
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Surprise Jaguar C-X75 appearance 12 Jul 2013 (News)
  Jaguar runs the 850PS all-wheel drive range-extender supercar up the hill at Goodwood - it's first dynamic run in front of the public.
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept revealed 11 Jul 2013 (News)
  The CC100 will be joined by the V12 Vantage S and the racing version of the Vantage GTE - all three cars will be in action across the weekend on Goodwood Hill. Marek Reichman said: ‘I’m really excited to be driving CC100, such an important car for Aston Martin, in the thrilling surroundings of Goodwood on Saturday and Sunday. 'It was created as a truly fitting tribute to 100 years of the Aston Martin brand and demonstrates the creativity and talent that makes this such an exceptional luxury sports car maker.
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  All-Lego Ford Explorer rolls off the line 29 Sep 2011 (News)
  The car is destined to be on display at the new LegoLand theme park in Florida and part of a Ford Driving school. The park opens on 15 October. In all more than 50 million Lego bricks have been used at the new park.
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  Winner of Top Technician 2011 announced 26 Apr 2011 (News)
  "It feels excellent to win again, really good," he said moments after receiving prizes worth more than £17,500, which included £2,500 in tax-free cash, holiday vouchers, driving experiences and a wealth of tools, equipment and training courses. "We haven't been on holiday for five years so the holiday vouchers and prize money are very welcome," he said. John took the top spot after completing a series of tests set by chief judge Ian Gillgrass, Accreditation Manager at the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and his team of expert judges
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  Scrappage initiative is not a green one, says ETA 16 Apr 2009 (News)
  This is because although buying a newer car can be more economical, the energy used to scrap the old one and build the replacement means the overall effect is "tiny". "Altering the way you drive and keeping a car longer can be a greener option than buying new," remarked ETA director Andrew Davis. Some of the suggestions the group gave for changing motoring habits included removing unneeded items from a car to minimise weight and avoiding sudden or harsh acceleration and braking.
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  Motorists warned over road fatigue 11 Aug 2008 (News)
  Motorists who are involved in an accident could find that they invalidate their car insurance policies, as cover firms could increase costs as a result of the problem. The Selby rail disaster in February 2001 saw Gary Hart, who was sleep-deprived, drive his car onto a train track, where it collided with a vehicle travelling at over 120mph. Are you buying or selling?
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  Porsche to demo next 911 generation at Goodwood 10 Jul 2008 (News)
  In its 60th year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Porsche is to show off its latest batch of 911 vehicles. Exhibited at the show will be the 911 Cayenne S, which visitors will be able to drive in exchange for a charity donation, along with the 911 Carrera - a model set to take part in the Sunday Times Supercar Run. Another highlight of the Sussex event is the Porsche 911 GT2, the brand's fastest car and its most powerful, with a 530bhp engine, which car insurance customers may be interested in.
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  Cover industry 'will be assisted by new technology' 2 May 2008 (News)
  The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has stated that black box systems - which monitor the movements of motorists and assess their driving behaviour - have already been employed on a trial basis in Staffordshire. It added that while a national roll-out could prove to be of benefit to drivers who behave responsibly, those who do not could find themselves paying higher car insurance policies in the future.
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  Thousands skipped insurance in 2007, says website 24 Apr 2008 (News)
  MoneyExpert.com official Sean Gardner remarked that cost is not a valid reason for not taking out a car insurance policy. He said: "It's a real worry that many people persist in driving without insurance. They are putting the personal and financial security of others at risk." The Essex Echo has reported that police in the region believe a reason spate of registration plate thefts is being carried out by criminals looking to avoid car insurance and road tax costs.
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  Eight new models bolster 308 range 26 Mar 2008 (News)
  Included in the line-up is the new six-speed diesel automatic 308, which has an electronically-controlled gearbox which delivers the control of a manual drive but without the stress. Also added is the Sport HDi 90 model - an environmentally-friendly vehicle with an engine that emits 120g CO2 per km. With manual, automatic and hatchback variants available, the 308 has added eight vehicles to its line-up and building on its success after being handed the German Golden Steering Wheel by newspaper Bild am Sonntag.
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  Chevrolet exhibits fuel cell vehicle 13 Mar 2008 (News)
  "Fuel cells and the electrification of the vehicle have the potential to literally change the way the world drives," she said. Chevrolet hopes to have the vehicle on the road following safety approval, in addition to having eight hybrid safety vehicles available across North America by the end of 2008.
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  VW Scirocco 'company's most advanced coupe' 4 Mar 2008 (News)
  "The mix of distinctive coupe styling, a practical hatchback boot, a transversely mounted four-cylinder engine channelling drive through the front wheels and sharp, responsive dynamics that made the Scirocco such a success at launch in 1974 remains," the firm stated. VW is to launch its new environmentally-friendly hybrid diesel Golf vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show this week.
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  Citroen C5 hits dealerships in April 18 Feb 2008 (News)
  In addition, the company comments that comfort, quality, safety and style were also of importance when designing the model. Convenience is also a driving factor, as the vehicle also has storage nets, a luggage cover blind and shopping bag hooks installed. According to Citroen UK managing director Xavier Duchemin, the vehicle meets consumer desire in a number of ways.
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  Freelander 2 heads to outdoor show 18 Feb 2008 (News)
  The company will bring its Freelander 2 model to the Birmingham NEC for the event, which ends on Sunday, allowing people interested in purchasing a model to test drive it for free. This follows Fiat's announcement that it will be bringing four of its Ducato models to the exhibition, in addition to a Scudo. Andy Griffiths, UK marketing director for Land Rover, said that communicating "directly with other like-minded people" is a priority for the company.
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  Year-end results show profit increase for Renault 14 Feb 2008 (News)
  Going back further, Renault posted operating income of €1.32 billion in 2005 as well as net income of €3.45 billion. The performance of the staff was one driving factor in the company's success over 2007, according to Renault chief executive and president Carlos Ghosn. He said: "Thanks to the dedication of the men and women at Renault, we ended 2007 ready to ensure the success of Renault Commitment 2009.
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  Koleos set for world debut at Geneva motor show 11 Feb 2008 (News)
  Aimed at people looking to get away from the trappings of city life, the model comes with the storage space of an MPV while motorists can also benefit from its all-wheel drive system. Renault believes the car marks a "sure sign" that it is exploring the right areas of production effectively. "The launch of Koleos marks a decisive step in the brand's development, not only in Europe but across the world," said the firm.
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  Lancer X Evolution 'already sold out' 15 Jan 2008 (News)
  Mitsubishi's Lancer Evolution X is the tenth model in the Lancer Evolution line the firm has put onto the market. The series has been characterised by two-litre, turbo-charged engines and a four-wheel drive system in all its models.